MediaMarktSaturn halts Ledger sales due to security concerns
- MediaMarktSaturn has removed all Ledger products from its stores and online platforms.
- Reports surfaced that two Ledger wallets purchased from MediaMarkt contained unauthorized cables and cellular modules.
- Ledger is investigating claims of tampered devices linked to the Southeast Asian reseller CryptoBilis, where implants reportedly transmitted users’ recovery phrases.
- Former Mt. Gox CEO Mark Karpelès alleged that a Ledger Flex bought at Singapore’s airport had a spy implant.
- Ledger has not confirmed any tampering incidents in Europe as of the latest updates.
The removal of Ledger products follows serious security allegations regarding hardware wallets, prompting MediaMarktSaturn to take immediate action while communicating with the manufacturer. This incident highlights ongoing concerns about hardware wallet security in the cryptocurrency space.
As MediaMarktSaturn ceases sales of Ledger products, the investigation into potential tampering incidents continues, affecting consumer trust in hardware wallets. (Source)
